Oxfordshire’s finest: Demonstrating growth amid challenges
Our second Oxfordshire LTD report highlights the spirit and ambition of the county’s top privately owned businesses. Despite economic headwinds and an 11.8% drop in average EBITDA, Oxfordshire’s top 100 companies achieved a combined turnover of £9.5 billion, up 5.8% year-on-year. They expanded their workforce by 6.6% to 49,262 employees and average wages rose 6.8% to £36,000, underscoring the region’s commitment to talent.
Sector performance remains strong: Consumer leads with £1.9 billion in turnover, followed by Manufacturing & Industrial and Business Support Services at £1.6 billion each. International players also make a significant impact, with the top 25 subsidiaries generating £7.8 billion in turnover and bringing global investment from countries including Canada, Japan, Chile, and Peru.
Oxford tops the local leaderboard with 20 companies in the Top 100, contributing £2.6 billion in turnover, while Banbury and Bicester follow closely, both with 15 companies each.
What’s inside the Oxfordshire LTD. report?
We’ve analysed the 100 largest privately-owned companies in Oxfordshire, ranked by turnover. Our review focuses on two key metrics over the past three years:
- growth in turnover
- average EBITDA (earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation, tax) margin.
We also spotlight the top 25 businesses with a global reach, offering deeper insight into Oxfordshire’s successful regional economy.
What’s driving Oxfordshire’s economic growth?
Total turnover in the region has increased by 5.8% to £9.5bn since last year. Average wage has also seen a 6.8% increase in this time.
Who came out on top?
Find out which sectors are contributing to Oxfordshire’s exceptional regional performance.
Oxfordshire LTD. at a glance
Oxfordshire LTD. 2025
Check out who’s made the list for 2025, making Oxfordshire an extraordinary place for business.
The report uses the most recent publicly available accounts (as of 30th September 2025). It includes businesses that are privately owned and headquartered in Oxfordshire, excluding listed companies, overseas subsidiaries, and charities.
The Consumer sector leads with a total turnover of £1.9bn, followed by Manufacturing & Industrial and Business Support Services (BSS), each contributing £1.6bn. The report also explores growth in technology, healthcare, business support services, and more.
Oxford leads the way, with 20 companies featured in the Top 100, followed closely by Banbury and Bicester, each with 15 in the Top 100. The report highlights other rising areas within the region.
Yes! This year’s report spotlights the 25 largest international subsidiaries operating in Oxfordshire, which together generate over £7.8 billion in combined turnover.
